A fan of Johnny Depp recently posted pictures and videos of the actor, showing off how much his teeth have improved—a development that had alarmed a lot of his fans in the past.
The original author of the post is a bartender named @killerbartender on social media who works at Lorraine’s Cafe & High Tide in the Bahamas.
Viewers were enthralled with Depp’s latest footage, especially since it showed off his healthier-looking smile in sharp contrast to his previously broken teeth. Depp might be seen trying one of the bartender’s concoctions in the videos. The actor gave the bartender a funny piece of advice after being impressed with the drink: “You better copyright this immediately.”
In the video, Depp was also shown standing in front of an artwork that depicted him as the well-known “Pirates of the Caribbean” character Captain Jack Sparrow.
The actor’s improved appearance—particularly his teeth—was praised by many admirers who commented on the post as it soon gained popularity.
“He definitely had dental work done! He looks terrific,” a follower said, echoing the opinions of many others.
“Is it just me, or do his teeth look straighter?” asked a different admirer.
In a similar vein, someone said that his teeth looked “brighter than ever.”
The mood was aptly expressed by an Instagram user who wrote, “Hello new teeth! He looks fantastic :).
Some users on X (previously Twitter) conjectured that Depp’s current use of dentures may be the result of prior dental problems.
“Johnny Depp’s natural teeth are obviously destroyed, thus he now wears dentures. One user offered a potential explanation for his altered smile: “Or he probably got a tooth infection and had them all pulled.”
The first video that @killerbartender posted showed Depp having dinner with friends and then stopping to take pictures with two fans in front of the Captain Jack Sparrow artwork.
Bartender Rap Rap Zoilo recorded his late-night meeting with the star in Exuma and shared it in a second, longer video that was uploaded later. The video shows Zoilo giving the 61-year-old actor several handshakes while the actor spoke with other customers. Zoilo expressed his delight at having a “once-in-a-lifetime moment” with the Hollywood icon.
The discussion regarding Depp’s teeth is not brand-new. Fans expressed their worries in May 2023 after pictures of his decaying teeth during his Cannes Film Festival attendance surfaced.
Social media users shared their concerns at the time; one person said, “Johnny Depp’s teeth are literally rotting away.” This comment was made in response to a picture of the actor taken at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in France, where he was showing “Jeanne du Barry,” and his teeth were visible and brown and decaying.
It’s interesting to note that Depp’s dental decisions had sparked debate on previous occasions. To truly portray the character of Captain Jack Sparrow, Depp took the risk of having gold crowns implanted on his front teeth in 2003 while preparing for the part.
Disney executives and producer Jerry Bruckheimer were initially concerned about the appearance, so they were taken aback by his decision. In a “Los Angeles Times” interview, Depp said, “Jerry was a little uncomfortable, and the Disney executives weren’t exactly enthusiastic about it.”
He told them, “Look, these are the choices I made,” yet he remained steadfast in his decision. You are aware of my work. So either put your trust in me or let me go. Fortunately, they didn’t. Thankfully, they decided to have faith in him. Even though he made a concession by taking off a few of the gold caps, Depp’s dedication to the part greatly influenced his legendary interpretation of the renegade pirate.
